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Boarding Program Staff for Sahel Academy

Founded in 1986, Sahel Academy is a K-12, English-language, internationally accredited Christian school that primarily exists to meet the educational needs of missionary families serving in West Africa. The RCA currently has two mission coworker families with six children at Sahel Academy. Sahel Academy now includes more than 180 students from 23 nations, including some English-speaking non-believers from Niamey’s international community.

Volunteer quote:

“I have never been more stretched and challenged as I have been in coming to Sahel, but I have also never been shown grace in such a real way. The grace of our Lord has been made evident in the love the students have shown me, the patience the staff has granted me, and the joy I have been given in service to both.”

Opportunity type:

Individual

Volunteer opportunities:

Sahel Academy operates a limited boarding program for children ages 12 and older whose parents are serving in remote mission posts or in parts of West Africa where English-language education is not available. House parents and supervisors are needed to create a home-like atmosphere for these students and to provide them with emotional support and encouragement during the school year. These positions can be single- or multi-year commitments.